I intend, therefore, to build a temple for the Name of the Lord my God, as the Lord told my father David, when he said, ‘Your son whom I will put on the throne in your place will build the temple for my Name.’ (1 Kings 5:5 NIV) The wisdom of God given to Solomon […]
Read More The Kings 05: With a Little Help from Dad’s FriendDear Heavenly Father: Forgive me for not making the most of my blessings. So often I have complained to you about what I don’t have. I have been miserable about what I lack. I recognise, however, that you have given me so much in such simple ways that can be the source of great joy […]
Read More Make the Most of Your BlessingsThe people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore; they ate, they drank and they were happy. (1 Kings 4:20 NIV) You won’t hear many people rave about the first part of 1 Kings 4. There’s a load of names, most of which people from my side of the […]
Read More The Kings 04 – Breathtaking Splendour based on Sound AdministrationI am a fair guy. Recently I wrote about God and Jose Mourinho, as this geezer has just taken over at Manchester United. In the spirit of fairness and as inspiration would have it, I have something up my sleeve to share with you about the geezer who has just taken over at Manchester City. You’re welcome. […]
Read More Not Competing Against Others and Pep GuardiolaWhen all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice. (1 Kings 3:28 NIV) 1 Kings 3 is a fairly familiar chapter because of the two episodes that dominate it. The first is Solomon’s divine encounter in […]
Read More The Kings 03 – A Man’s Most Important ResourceThere are different types of Columbo episodes. One I particularly admire goes along the following lines. As you know, because like me, you love Columbo, the show is not about guessing who did it. It’s about seeing how Columbo can outwit them so they may be duly caught. There are murders that take place, however, […]
Read More It is a ReliefSo Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his rule was firmly established. (1 Kings 2:12 NIV) Before David left this mortal coil, he saw the need to give his successor some important words. Here was the man after God’s heart telling his son how to have a good reign. Yet some […]
Read More The Kings 02 – King Solomon EstablishedThere are those who suggest it’s good to know your strengths and weaknesses. Once you know those you got to do something with your weaknesses. Work onon improving them is the suggestion. They probably know what they’re saying. Likewise there are folks who suggest you can learn so much from a defeat or a setback. […]
Read More Working on the PositivesMy Lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, to learn from you who will sit on the throne of my Lord the king after him. (1 Kings 1:20 NIV) The book of Kings continues the saga of the life of the nation of Israel from 2 Samuel. The main character in […]
Read More The Kings 01 – Who’s Next?OK I admit it. The title for this blog post was deliberate to get attention, but not in a spurious way. Jose Mourinho. A character that evokes the range of emotions – delight and devotion from some, horror and revulsion from others. I have another blog where I can talk more about my views on […]
Read More Clarity, God and Jose Mourinho
Life With CD 